Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

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Billycar11
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

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deerewright wrote:
Fri Sep 10, 2021 1:29 am

On a rare occasion I use DVDfab, if I can't get MakeMKV to work, but I have another drive that I can use, albeit, not UHD.
if you want to use it with that go to WH16NS60 1.00 and it will work with both
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
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fatez
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by fatez »

Good evening to all the forum,

I would like to buy an external player to back up my 4K, I've seen these models but I can't figure out if they work or not, could you kindly help me out?

- MD-8102P-U3YC-UHDB-K
- MD-8107S-U3YC+BDRW-S
- ‎MD-8102S-U3+UJ272(K)


thanks
liamtoh1
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by liamtoh1 »

fatez wrote:
Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:53 pm
Good evening to all the forum,

I would like to buy an external player to back up my 4K, I've seen these models but I can't figure out if they work or not, could you kindly help me out?

- MD-8102P-U3YC-UHDB-K
- MD-8107S-U3YC+BDRW-S
- ‎MD-8102S-U3+UJ272(K)


thanks
Please read the 1st post of this thread for the drives that will allow you to rip / backup your 4K discs. You can also buy any one drive from that list and put it in an external enclosure.
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by MartyMcNuts »

fatez wrote:
Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:53 pm
Good evening to all the forum,

I would like to buy an external player to back up my 4K, I've seen these models but I can't figure out if they work or not, could you kindly help me out?

- MD-8102P-U3YC-UHDB-K
- MD-8107S-U3YC+BDRW-S
- ‎MD-8102S-U3+UJ272(K)


thanks
No, none of those Archgon's are compatible. Only the MD-8107S-U3YC-UHD is capable as it contains a BU40N drive inside.
Cheers :D
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fatez
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by fatez »

MartyMcNuts wrote:
Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:41 am

No, none of those Archgon's are compatible. Only the MD-8107S-U3YC-UHD is capable as it contains a BU40N drive inside.

But From Amazon : ‎MD-8107S-U3YC-UHDB-S "Archgon Style UHD External 4K-Ultra HD Blue BD Player, Blu-ray BDXL Burner for PC USB 3.0 USB-C, M-Disc, Native 4K USB UltraHD BluRay Players, Protection Box, Alu Silver"

An Amazon user said that "The Style has an LG brand BD-RE BU40N, the Star a Pioneer BDR-UD04. The Star is better in compatibility and quietness."

So if it's true that the Style has the BD-RE BU40N I can rest assured that it's compatible with makemkv for backing up my 4K?
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by MartyMcNuts »

fatez wrote:
Sun Sep 12, 2021 7:24 am
MartyMcNuts wrote:
Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:41 am

No, none of those Archgon's are compatible. Only the MD-8107S-U3YC-UHD is capable as it contains a BU40N drive inside.

But From Amazon : ‎MD-8107S-U3YC-UHDB-S "Archgon Style UHD External 4K-Ultra HD Blue BD Player, Blu-ray BDXL Burner for PC USB 3.0 USB-C, M-Disc, Native 4K USB UltraHD BluRay Players, Protection Box, Alu Silver"

An Amazon user said that "The Style has an LG brand BD-RE BU40N, the Star a Pioneer BDR-UD04. The Star is better in compatibility and quietness."

So if it's true that the Style has the BD-RE BU40N I can rest assured that it's compatible with makemkv for backing up my 4K?
Yes, the model(s) containing a BU40N are 4K compatible. The Pioneer's are not.
Cheers :D
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fatez
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by fatez »

MartyMcNuts wrote:
Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:41 am

Yes, the model(s) containing a BU40N are 4K compatible. The Pioneer's are not.
It has just arrived!

and mounts the BU40N :) , what firmware should I put exactly?

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thank you very much!
ancient
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by ancient »

fatez wrote:
Tue Sep 14, 2021 4:33 pm
MartyMcNuts wrote:
Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:41 am

Yes, the model(s) containing a BU40N are 4K compatible. The Pioneer's are not.
It has just arrived!

and mounts the BU40N :) , what firmware should I put exactly?

Image

thank you very much!
All the info is on the 1st page, very clearly laid out.
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by MartyMcNuts »

fatez wrote:
Tue Sep 14, 2021 4:33 pm
MartyMcNuts wrote:
Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:41 am

Yes, the model(s) containing a BU40N are 4K compatible. The Pioneer's are not.
It has just arrived!

and mounts the BU40N :) , what firmware should I put exactly?

Image

thank you very much!
DE_LG_BU40N_1.00 is the best for your drive.
Cheers :D
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fatez
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by fatez »

Thank you so much!

I succeeded and it works fine. (I'm trying right now to back up Blade Runner Uncut 4K).

So we can say that this MD-8107S-U3YC-UHDB-S works great.

Again thank you very much!



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_nmd_
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by _nmd_ »

I just got a BH16NS40 / SVC:NS51, here's the information I get:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BH16NS40
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: (hidden)
Firmware date: 2115-12-11 14:36
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

From this information, do I still have to flash in order to read UHD disks, or is it actually unneeded (as everything is marked OK)? I thought flashing was necessary for all UHD friendly drives, but I'm not sure how to interpret this report...
I don't have UHD disks yet (was waiting to have an enabled drive before I'd start buying), otherwise I'd already be testing of course.
d00zah
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by d00zah »

_nmd_ wrote:
Sat Oct 02, 2021 12:47 am
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Good to go for all that MakeMKV has to offer.
Zimonio
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by Zimonio »

Sorry if this has been asked but how do I find out if my drive has encrypted or unencrypted firmware? I just got the Asus BW-16D1HT and want to flash it but I can't figure out if I should use the cmd prompt with the "enc" extension or not.

My drive info in MakeMKV if it's of use:
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1HT
Revision: 3.10
Serial number: KLDL3AJ1630
Firmware date: 2119-01-04 10:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 58

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 3.10
DVD all regions: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw data read: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw metadata read: Possible (with patched firmware)
Unrestricted read speed: Possible (with patched firmware)
d00zah
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by d00zah »

Zimonio wrote:
Mon Oct 04, 2021 5:16 pm
Sorry if this has been asked but how do I find out if my drive has encrypted or unencrypted firmware? I just got the Asus BW-16D1HT and want to flash it but I can't figure out if I should use the cmd prompt with the "enc" extension or not.
The 1st post in this thread has a list of known encrypted FWs (& MANY other things) . It remains the "definitive guide" on this topic.
Mr_Orange
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by Mr_Orange »

Zimonio wrote:
Mon Oct 04, 2021 5:16 pm
Sorry if this has been asked but how do I find out if my drive has encrypted or unencrypted firmware? I just got the Asus BW-16D1HT and want to flash it but I can't figure out if I should use the cmd prompt with the "enc" extension or not.

My drive info in MakeMKV if it's of use:
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1HT
Revision: 3.10
Serial number: KLDL3AJ1630
Firmware date: 2119-01-04 10:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 58

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 3.10
DVD all regions: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw data read: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw metadata read: Possible (with patched firmware)
Unrestricted read speed: Possible (with patched firmware)
If you download and use SDFTool Flasher, it will do the hard work for you. You will need the latest version available from the dedicated thread.
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